How far is Newark, MO from Knox City, MO?
The driving distance from Newark, MO to Knox City, MO is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Knox City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Knox City.
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Start on Main Street
27 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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2
Turn right onto Fresh Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Fresh Street
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3
Turn right
3.4 mi · 8 min
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4
Turn slight right
7.9 mi · 19 min
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5
Turn left onto East Main Street
938 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Wade Street
44 m · 6 sec · South Wade Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wade Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Knox City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
7.95 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newark and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knox City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Knox City?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
La Belle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Newark and 6.2 miles from Knox City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newark and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knox City.
Stop Ideas Near La Belle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Belle.
La Plata
Quincy
Fort Madison station
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Knox City. Straight-line distance: 10.58 mi (17.02 km).
#1 Newark
Village in Missouri
| Population | 90 |
| Coordinates | 39.9931000, -91.9729500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knox City
City in Knox County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 206 |
| Coordinates | 40.1436500, -92.0093400 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knox City (-92.00934, 40.14365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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